Munich Private Historical and Cultural Tour

From sites of Nazi significance to beer halls and BMW, see the best of the Bavarian capital's history and contemporary culture from the comfort of your own private vehicle.
The 2-hour option is a private panoramic tour of Munich, done mostly by car, with short photo stop opportunities. The 4-hour option will include a walk of the city center, and a panoramic drive of the sights outside the pedestrian areas. The full-day, all-encompassing 6-hour option includes a private walking tour through the center of Munich, as well as a drive to all of its sights outside of the center such as the Olympic Stadium, BMW Museum and World, Nymphenburg Palace, and many more.

What's included:

• Private vehicle with a professional driver
• Professional, local guide

Not included:

• Gratuities
• Food and drink

What to expect:

Duration: between 2 hours and 6 hours

Odeonsplatz

Odeonspl., 80 München, Germany

You will be picked up at your hotel, or a prearranged meeting point, by your professional, local guide and driver. We then head first to marvel at the stunning architecture on one of Munich’s most beautiful central squares. See the Odeon, the Feldherrnhalle, and the Theatinerkirche, and see where Hitler’s Beer Hall Putsch of 1923 collapsed.

30 minutes

Frauenkirche

Frauenplatz 1, Munich, 80331, Bavaria

Next we stop to admire the iconic domes atop the church that has become one of the foremost architectural symbols of the city.

30 minutes

Munich Marienplatz

Munich, 80331, Bavaria

Heading into the very heart of Munich it’s time to explore Marienplatz – Munich’s iconic central square. We will stop to watch the 43 bells of the New Town Hall’s historic clock chime the hour and visit St. Peter’s Church – the oldest in the city.

30 minutes

Staatliches Hofbrauhaus

Hofbraeuallee 1, Munich, 81829, Bavaria

Having worked up a thirst it’s time for a stop at the world’s most famous tavern.

15 minutes

Alter Hof

Alter Hof 1, Munich, 80331, Bavaria

Continuing on foot we pass through the former residence of Bavarian Elector and Holy Roman Emperor Louis IV.

15 minutes

Residenz Munchen

Residenzstrasse 1, Munich, 80333, Bavaria

Our last stop on foot is the grandiose former residence of the Wittelsbach monarchy of Bavaria – the largest city palace still standing in Germany.

30 minutes

Konigsplatz

Königsplatz, 80333 München, Germany

Back in the vehicle we then strike further afield to visit other essential sites outside the immediate city center. First up is Königsplatz, the broad neoclassical square that was the beating heart of Nazi Munich.

15 minutes

English Garden

Munich, 80538, Bavaria

We then drive via one of the largest and most beautiful urban park spaces in the world.

30 minutes

Siegestor

Leopoldstrasse 1, Munich, 80539, Bavaria

Next we head to Munich’s ‘Victory Gate’ – formerly dedicated to the Bavarian army’s triumphs in the 19th century, now a poignant monument to peace and the consequences of German militarism.

15 minutes

BMW Welt

Am Olympiapark 1, , Munich, 80809, Bavaria

We then round out the tour with a visit to the global headquarters of the Munich car giant, and the state-of-the-art interactive exhibition there.

15 minutes

Olympiapark

Spiridon-Louis-Ring 21, Munich, 80809, Bavaria

Time-permitting, you will also have a chance to explore the grounds of the Olympic Village and Park, created for the games hosted in Munich in 1972. Your guide will then accompany you back to your hotel or to a drop-off point of your choosing.

15 minutes